BLUE BIRDS
(From the Willow Pattern)
The story behind the famous scene is far too complicated
For a simple little verse to make quite clear.
Suffice to say two lovers were star-crossed, and never mated,
And they've been birds forever since, I fear.
On a hundred thousand teapots they have fluttered in the sky!
On saucers plates and vases they have soared.
Their wings have touched each others as in flight they've fluttered by,
Not united but close by the one adored.
And below we see a copy on a little modern tile,
Representing that great love that came to nought.
And we look at those two soaring birds and give a little smile
Giving unrequited love a passing thought.
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KARMA
(An Acrostic)
Knowledge of ourselves is vital, so the Buddhists say,
And we create our heaven and hell during every single day.
Regret is useless since our lives are just our own creation.
Misery is brought about by our manipulation.
All that comes about is caused by faults in our own past.
In other words 'Be Good' and you will get to Heaven at last
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(An Acrostic)
Knowledge of ourselves is vital, so the Buddhists say,
And we create our heaven and hell during every single day.
Regret is useless since our lives are just our own creation.
Misery is brought about by our manipulation.
All that comes about is caused by faults in our own past.
In other words 'Be Good' and you will get to Heaven at last
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